5. Tentative Flight Schedule Departure Date Arrival Date Departure / Arrival City Flight Number Departure / Arrival Time March 15, 2011 March 15, 2011 San Antonio / San Francisco United Airlines UA 6253 8:00 AM / 9:43 AM March 15, 2011 March 16, 2011 San Francisco / Beijing United Airlines UA 889 1:07 PM / 4:25 PM March 24, 2011 March 24, 2011 Shanghai / San Francisco United Airlines UA 858 12:45 PM / 8:23 AM March 24, 2011 March 24, 2011 San Francisco / San Antonio United Airlines UA 6252 2:32 PM / 7:54 PM
7. Visa Application Visa is required for all American to China. Visa can be obtained through Chinese Consulate or contact Asia Getaway Inc for our visa service.
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11. Currency Chinese money is called Renminbi (RMB) means "The People's Currency". The popular unit of RMB is yuan " . The official exchange rate between U.S. dollar and Renminbi yuan currently is about 1:6 .75 (1 US dollar = 6.75 yuan RMB)
18. Program 10 Days China Discovery Tour Beijing / Hangzhou / Shanghai March 15-24, 2011
19. Itinerary Day 1 (Mar 15): Depart from your gateway to Beijing. Day 2 (Mar 16): Arrive in Beijing. Meet and transfer to hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner in the evening. (D) Day 3 (Mar 17): Morning, visit the Summer Palace, Pearl Workshop, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. Evening, enjoy a famous Peking Duck dinner. Optional Kung Fu Legend show. After dinner, suggest you join the optional Kung Fu Legend show . (B/L/D) Day 4 (Mar 18): This morning, join the local to do morning exercise followed by visit the Temple of Heaven, Cloisonne Factory and Sacred Road. Lunch with Jade Workshop. Then climb the Great Wall and pass by the 2008 Olympic Sites. (B/L/D)
20. Itinerary (Con ’ t) Day 5 (Mar 19): Fly to Shanghai and transfer to Hangzhou. Visit the Economic Development Zone to see the future of China. (B/L/D) Day 6 (Mar 20): Visit Lingyin Temple, the West Lake, and taste the world famous Dragon Well Tea. (B/L/D) Day 7 (Mar 21): Proceed to Shanghai. Optional Traditional Chinese Reflexology. Optional ERA-Intersection of Time by Cirque du Solei. (B/L/D) Day 8 (Mar 22): Explore Shanghai by visiting Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and Silk Weaving Workshop. Optional Evening Cruise on Huangpu River. (B/L/D) Day 9 (Mar 23): Full day free at explore Shanghai or join the optional Watertown Tour to Fengjing . Farewell dinner (B/-/D) Day 10 (Mar 24): Transfer to airport for your flight home. Optional Maglev Train ride. (B)
32. Longjing Tea Plantation Longjing actually means, "Dragon Well" and according to legend, the Dragon Well was discovered in about 230AD. Tea Ceremony and learn how to drink Dragon Well Tea
45. Fengjing Ancient Watertown (Optional) Enjoy the beautiful and natural scenery of this small town. You will also visit the Old Street Long Corridor, the ancient drama stage. (USD38 per person)
46. Maglev Train (Optional) Shanghai maglev train, the fastest bullet train, at top speed of 431 kilometers per-hour. It takes only 7 minutes and 20 seconds to cover 30-kilometer trip, which currently takes 30 to 40 minutes by driving. (USD 15 per person)
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48. About Asia Getaway Established in 1997, Asia Getaway is highly specialized in designing and operating travel programs for business, professional and special interest groups. Whether you are an association looking for an appealing venue for your next conference, a company wishing to network with similar business colleagues overseas, or a travel agent booking a senior group, Asia Getaway's experts have the experience and the contacts to make your journey successful.
Complete Registration Form (must sign 3 rd page consent form); registration form must be accompanied by deposit or payment in full Submit photocopy of passport needs to have at least 6 months validity from date we travel. If your passport expires before September 25 th , 2011, you will need to renew your passport Submit travel insurance to Asia Getaway; comprehensive package that offers trip cancellation coverage, emergency medical, baggage loss, etc. Prices vary based on age bracket you fall in; whether you’re paying member or non-member price, single occupancy, busn class upgrade. Recommend you purchase biz pack if you think you may have to cancel for business reasons. Submit and pay for your insurance within 14 days after your first trip payment (deposit or full). Submit Chinese Visa Application with 2 passport size photos (2 x 2) & passport (passport photos for $12 at Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, etc.)
Expect to be without your passport for about 30 days from the day you sumbit it. Usually takes only about 2-3 weeks
